Some users may need to open a file with the extension VSD. Such a file is a product of the MS Visio program, contains vector graphics, and its contents can be viewed using specialized programs, often paid for. In this material I will tell you how you can open a VSD file, what programs and services will help us with this, and how to use them.
The abbreviation "VSD" is an abbreviation of the English words " Visio Drawing File" (Visio drawing file). A file with this extension is usually a product Microsoft programs Visio sample before 2013, since after 2013, due to the next update of the program, “vsd” was replaced by the more modern “vsdx” format. Previously, I reviewed online services for opening descriptions of PostScript drawings.
However, the VSD file is usually encrypted using a special encryption algorithm, so only a limited number of programs can open it and work with it.
How to open VSD format
Since, as mentioned above, the VSD file is encrypted, only a few programs can work with it and open it. Typically, the method for playing a vsd file is standard: you install and run one of the programs listed below, click on the “File” tab, and point the program to the path to your vsd file (or it may be enough to double-click on this file, required program will pick it up herself).
What programs will help us open VSD? I would highlight the following tools:
- Microsoft Visio Viewer is a free tool created by Microsoft specifically for viewing files. Microsoft editor Visio with the "VSD" extension. Exists as a browser add-on Internet Explorer, which allows you to open files with the “VSD” extension using this browser. Download and install this tool, then, while in Explorer, simply double-click on this file, IE will open, and in it the contents of the VSD file. You can move the image, scale it, view shape properties, and so on;
- LibreOffice is a suite of office programs distributed completely free of charge. Available under different versions OS is a free alternative to a paid one Microsoft Office. Allows you to open the contents of a .vsd file;
- Microsoft Visio is a basic vsd file program, an editor for vector graphics, diagrams and flowcharts. The full functionality of the product is paid, but purchasing this program for the sake of several views of the vsd files we need does not seem optimal;
- iGrafx FlowCharter is a utility created for process mapping, a graphical modeling tool, and is used as an auxiliary tool in business activity. The product is also paid;
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 (X8) - a famous graphics editor Corel Draw. Free download only trial version product, although you can search for free versions of it online;
- SmartDraw is a vector graphics creation tool and VSD extension viewer. There are two versions - downloadable (for Windows OS) and network (cloud). You can download a free trial version.
How to open .vsd online
You can view VSD online using either network service Ofoct, and by installing special extensions on your browser for viewing VSD files online (extension for Google Chrome and extensions for Mozilla Firefox). Usually after installation specified extensions you can view .vsd online using your browser functionality.
Online services to convert VSD to PDF
Various online converters available on the Internet will help you convert VSD to PDF. In particular, we can note the online converters Zamzar and CoolUtils, which work on a similar principle.
- You log in to the site and use the “Browse” button to upload the required vsd file to the resource;
- Select the conversion format (in this case “pdf”) and click the “Convert” button (or “Download converted file”).
- As a result, you receive the required pdf file.
Conclusion
Above I have listed both desktop and network tools that will help you open a VSD file. Although most programs are paid, there are also free alternatives that allow you to view the contents of vsd files. You can also take a closer look at various online services and extensions for your browser - they will effectively help you open files with the VSD extension.
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"Can I edit PDF in Visio?" PDF files are not supported by Visio. So to solve this, you have to supported formats. A wide range of file formats can be imported into Visio drawings. Files from common design tools such as Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDraw! can be imported into Visio drawings, including both vector based formats such as AutoCAD, DXF, and DWG, and pixel based formats such as bitmaps. and then edit the word Software like make it possible.
Method 1. Convert PDF to Visio via Word, TIFF or Txt
Step 2. Convert PDF to Word, TIFF or Txt
File" > "Export To" > "Word". You can also choose other text formats like TIFF and Text.
Step 3. Open the Word File in Visio
Create a new viosio file > drag and drop the word file into Visio
Step 4. Save as Visio
Save the new visio file with the word file in it. That's it!
Method 2. Convert PDF to Visio via Image Formats
Image formats like svg, png, jpg, bmp and gif are also supported by Visio. So we can convert PDF to a image format and then convert to visio.
Step 1. Download and Launch PDFelement Pro
Step 2. Convert PDF to Image Format
Open your PDF files, and click " Tool" > "Batch Process" > "PDF Converter ".select" To Image" as the output format on the right panel.
Step 3. Open the Image File in Visio
Click" File" > "Open" > Select image formats like svg, in the Dropdown menu
Step 4. Save as Visio
Save the new visio file with the image file in it. That's it!
Method 3. Convert PDF to Visio via DWG
Dwg is another file type that"s supported in visio. So converting PDF to DWG and then to visio is also workable. Here, we"ll use an online conversion tools, Zamzar.
Step 1. Visit Zamzar Online Converter
Step 2. Upload your PDF and Convert Now
Upload your PDF document > click " Convert Now"
Step 3. Open the DWG file in Visio
Click" File" > "Open">Select" DWG" in the Dropdown menu
Step 4. Save as Visio
Save the new visio file with the DWG file in it. That's it!
Additional Tips about Microsoft Visio
Overview: Microsoft Visio is a diagramming and vector graphics application, and is part of the Microsoft Office family. Visio stores all the details and information about a diagram or drawing using XML (Extensible Markup Language). The native file format is VDX (Visio XML Drawing). However, due to improvements in recent years, Visio currently has three principal types of files, which are derived from the native file format. These are drawings, templates, and stencils, and they have the file extensions VSDX, VSTX, and VSSX respectively. These file formats consist of a ZIP archive package and the XML content. Visio files are beneficial to everyday users, designers and developers. The main advantages of Visio files are below.
- Co-authoring and the ability to view diagrams natively in the browser, smaller file sizes, security, data recovery, and interoperability.
- Visio files are highly compressed and are substantially smaller than comparable binary documents. This makes them easier to store, and easier to transfer through e-mail, over networks, and across the Web.
- The data in a Visio file is stored in form of XML and has a standard structure. This makes it highly secure and transparent, and makes data recovery easier due to the segmentation and separate storage of different components within the file.
- Lastly, it is easy to access, extract, and repurpose the data in a Visio file using any application or development tool that supports XML access.
In Visio Online, you can view, create, and edit diagrams just like other Office Online documents. You can also edit diagrams in Visio 2013 and later. The following file formats are supported: Visio Document (VSDX), Document (VSD), XML Document with Macro Support (VSDM). You can create and edit files in the Visio document format (VSDX).
View the diagram
Advice. In the presence of account Exchange Online, Outlook.com, or Hotmail, you can click the Visio diagram attached to the message Email, and it will open directly in the browser.
Create a schema
There are several ways to create a diagram.
Create diagrams in OneDrive for Business and SharePoint library
Creating diagrams through the application launcher
Changing the schema
You can edit the diagram in Visio Online or in Visio 2013 or later.
Change a diagram in Visio Online
Note: When the scheme changes, saving occurs automatically.
Adviсe
Change a diagram in Visio 2013 or later
You can modify many, but not all, schema types in the browser. If you receive a message that some diagram features are not supported in Visio Online, you can edit the diagram in Visio 2013 or later, where all functionality. additional information see article
Announcement
VSD Vector image file format
The VSD format was developed by Microsoft for use with the Visio application, which is part of the Microsoft Office suite. This application allows you to create business diagrams of increased complexity. Visio is considered a diagramming application and vector graphics. The pages created by this program can contain data, text, various streams of information, as well as Various types visual objects that allow you to simplify the information shown. Visio diagrams with VSD extension make it easy to present and record complex information using graphs, diagrams, and flowcharts.
Technical information about VSD files
The VSD format was created by Shapeware in 1992. The format later became part of Microsoft's Visio program. VSD format is XML schema, i.e. proprietary binary file format. It uses a lossless compression method. In 2013, Microsoft replaced the VSD format with the VSDX and VSDM formats. That. The VSD format is currently practically not used. If you have Visio, you can use VSD files, but sometimes you will still need to convert some VSD files.
More information about the VSD format
| File extension | .vsd |
| File category | |
| Example file | (62.50 KiB) |
| Related programs | Microsoft Visio 2013 LibreOffice CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 |
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